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La grotte ornee d'El Castillo - Prehistoric Art Monograph

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Explore a landmark study of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with this comprehensive monograph on the El Castillo cave in Cantabria, Spain. For the first time in over a century, this work provides a deep analysis of the site, following twenty years of dedicated research to document the cave's history. This book details approximately 2,698 motifs and archaeological findings, offering a fresh perspective on prehistoric art. Rather than viewing the cave as a single unit, the authors examine how Palaeolithic decorators interacted with the specific underground environment. By studying the link between the physical space and the graphic entities, the text demonstrates how different areas of the cave held different meanings. Readers will discover how decorative elements were shaped by the natural architectural features of the cave. This work is an essential resource for those interested in archaeology, prehistoric social sciences, and the study of ancient human expression through art.

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Comprehensive documentation of approximately 2,698 motifs and archaeological evidence found within the El Castillo cave.

Based on twenty years of intensive research and recording to provide an updated view of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Analyzes the relationship between the underground architectural space and the graphic elements created by Palaeolithic decorators.

Offers a new approach to prehistoric art by showing how different cave areas were utilized differently.

Published by Archaeopress Archaeology as part of a significant scholarly contribution to the field of archaeology.

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Format: Paperback
ASIN: 1803279273
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Archaeology > By Period > Prehistoric
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 May 2025
Listed Since: 14 April 2025

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